paceX has successfully begun its journey to the International Space Station, and while this is a momentous occasion, Star Wars fans noticed an unexpected fifth member on board.
Crew-1 was sent to space at 7.37pm ET from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission marked the first of six planned commercial trips, and the crew seemed to be in good spirits throughout the take-off. The crew was comprised of NASA astronauts Mike Hopkins, Victor Glover, and Shannon Walker, as well as the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency’s Soichi Noguchi, but there was also a surprise addition.
The character has become an internet sensation since appearing in The Mandalorian, and has become a hit with Star Wars fans. Unfortunately, The Child did not demonstrate any use of the force on this mission, but it did float around seemingly at ease.
